Spring 2019 Editorial Intern, Basic Books Editorial New York, New York Spring 2019 Editorial Department Internship, Basic Books SUMMARY Basic Books, an imprint of Perseus Books, a Hachette Book Group company, is seeking an intern in our Editorial Department for spring 2019, running from February 4 through April 26. The paid internship is 16 hours per week, at $15 per hour. The internship offers an opportunity to learn about different aspects of non-fiction book publishing, and particularly the work of book editors, while performing the day-to-day responsibilities described below. Scheduling is flexible, although we recommend that you attend our Wednesday morning Editorial Board meeting, where we discuss book proposals under consideration for acquisition. Please provide a Resume AND a Cover Letter describing the reasons for your interest in the position and in Basic Books. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE * Work with editorial assistants and editors to write sales and marketing copy and other materials * Research comparable works * Review book proposals and write readers reports * Perform administrative duties, including book mailings * Assist in the submission of books for prizes and awards * Attend and contribute in editorial and marketing meetings SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED * Strong academic and extracurricular record * A passion for serious non-fiction, and a strong interest in learning about book publishing generally and editorial acquisitions specifically * Excellent verbal and written communications skills * Must be highly organized, capable of multi-tasking, and detail-oriented * Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively * Must demonstrate imagination, creativity, original thinking, and ability to take initiative * Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Excel ABOUT BASIC BOOKS Since its founding in 1952, Basic Books has shaped public debate by publishing award-winning works of non-fiction in history, science and mathematics, sociology, psychology, politics, and current affairs. Recent books include Stefon Alexander's The Jazz of Physics, Martin Fords Rise of the Robots, Richard Floridas The New Urban Crisis, Lawrence Tribe and Joshua Matz's To End a Presidency, Edward Baptists The Half Has Never Been Told, and Adam Zamoyski's Napoleon. You can learn more about us and our books at http://www.basicbooks.com/.